Hush Puppies
Ingredients:
- flour - 1 c
- cornmeal - 1 c
- diced shallot - 1 T
- finely chopped bacon - 2 T
- chopped parsley - 1 1/2 t
- corn, fresh or canned - 1/4 c
- baking powder - 1 1/4 t
- sugar - 2 t
- salt - 1 1/2 t
- pepper - 1/2 t
- egg - 1
- milk - 1 c
- oil for frying -
Instructions:
Heat oil to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix together flour, cornmeal, shallot, bacon, parsley, corn, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. In another bowl combine egg and milk, beat until a light yellow color. Just before frying, add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mix well. Using a small spoon, place a tablespoon of dough in the oil, fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3 - 4 minutes, turn to brown even. Place on paper towel lined plate. Serve warm, if desired drizzle with butter or maple syrup or toss with your favorite seasoning.
